World Oct 19, 2022
Iran agrees to ship missiles and more drones to Russia, defying the West
The appearance of Iranian missiles in addition to drones in Moscow's arsenal in the war with Ukraine would raise tensions between Iran and the United States.
Business Oct 18, 2022
Rise of delivery robots leaves drivers fearful of job losses
by Lin Taylor
Growing numbers of delivery robots — from pavement-driving pods to flying drones — are being rolled out in urban areas, boosted by a surge of interest during the COVID-19 pandemic.
National / History | THE LIVING PAST Oct 18, 2022
Kamikaze drones in Ukraine conjure memories of Japan's own bombers
by Michael Hoffman
When Japan's military came calling, it was educated and sometimes bookish soldiers who were among those who volunteered for a desperate kamikaze mission.
Asia Pacific Sep 2, 2022
Shooting down drone near China was 'appropriate,' says Taiwan's premier
by Yimou Lee
The unidentified civilian drone entered Taiwan's airspace near an islet close to the Chinese city of Xiamen on Thursday.
Asia Pacific Sep 1, 2022
Taiwan shoots down drone, highlighting risk of escalation with China
by Cindy Wang and Philip Glamann
Taiwanese troops shot the drone down near Kinmen Island around noon Thursday after attempts to repel it failed.
Asia Pacific Aug 31, 2022
Taiwan shoots at Chinese drone after president warns of 'strong countermeasures'
by Ben Blanchard and Roger Tung
Footage of at least two drone missions showing Taiwanese soldiers at their posts, and in one case throwing rocks at a drone, have circulated widely on Chinese social media.
Asia Pacific Aug 30, 2022
The government in Taipei has reported repeated flights by drones on islets it controls close to the Chinese coast.
Asia Pacific | FOCUS Aug 23, 2022
South Korea developing new stealthy drones to support combat aircraft
by Gabriel Dominguez
The program involving flag carrier Korean Air is part of Seoul’s efforts to expand its military technological advantage over North Korea.
National | Regional Voices: Fukushima Aug 8, 2022
Fukushima firm develops drones for inspection of wind turbines
Fukushima Sangikyo, a company in the city of Fukushima that develops and produces communications equipment, succeeded in developing the system after repeated trial and error.
Asia Pacific Aug 4, 2022
Suspected drones and cyberattacks in Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi visit
by Yimou Lee
Pelosi praised Taiwan's democracy and pledged American solidarity during her brief stopover, adding that Chinese anger could not stop world leaders from traveling there.
National Jul 26, 2022
China sends drone on solo mission near key Okinawan waterway for first time
by Jesse Johnson
The Japanese Defense Ministry said it scrambled fighter jets to monitor the drone, which did not violate the country’s territorial airspace.
World Jul 18, 2022
As Russia runs low on drones, Iran plans to step in, U.S. officials say
by Eric Schmitt, Thomas Gibbons-Neff and John Ismay
The potential delivery of hundreds of Iranian drones would help the Kremlin replenish a fleet that has suffered steep losses in Ukraine.